Head to head · QB · 2026

Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Josh Allen

The model takes Josh Allen, and it isn't close — 46.3 points of value over replacement separate them (116.1 vs 69.9).

The draft market agrees: Josh Allen goes first at ADP 28.5 vs 53.6 for Lamar Jackson.

Josh Allen Lamar Jackson
Team BUF BAL
Overall rank #9 #21
Position rank QB1 QB2
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 379.3 333.1
Value over replacement (VBD) 116.1 69.9
Market ADP 28.5 53.6

Should I draft Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Allen. He projects 379.3 fantasy points with 116.1 value over replacement, vs 333.1 points and 69.9 for Lamar Jackson (QB, PPR).